Word of the Day: AWS IoT Button

Word of the Day Daily updates on the latest technology terms |December 19, 2017

AWS IoT Button The AWS IoT Button is a programmable, Wi-Fi-enabled input device that allows Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers to automate an action in the AWS public cloud, such as deploying a virtual machine (VM), by literally pushing a button on a wireless dongle. The button is being promoted as a creative way to help AWS customers quickly understand how easy it is to incorporate Amazon cloud services in IoT-focused development projects.   Like Dash, its popular consumer-product replenishment counterpart, Amazon's IoT Button simplifies the front-end process for placing an order. In this case, however, the order is a web service that is configured through the AWS IoT Rules Engine. Unlike Dash buttons, which are pre-programmed to perform a single task like re-ordering a specific brand of laundry detergent, for example, IoT Buttons can be customized with AWS Lambda functions.   Notifications are sent wirelessly, using Amazon Simple Notification Service and log-click activity is stored in an Amazon DynamoDB table. Each button has its own AWS IoT certificate and key to establish a secure connection with Amazon's Web Services. Custom logic code can be written in Python, Node.js, Java programming languages and input options include single click, double click or long press. As of this writing, IoT Buttons can be purchased through Amazon Prime for $19.95. Quote of the Day "While the AWS IoT Button is useful for many simple tasks, developers shouldn't tie the device to security-sensitive operations and should keep an eye on battery life." - Chris Moyer   Trending Terms AWS dongle cloud services AWS IoT Amazon SNS Amazon DDB AWS Lambda   Learning Center The Jetsons made the internet of things look so easy The Jetsons made IoT look easy -- and cool. What they never showed us, though, is the creepy or just plain wrong that sometimes accompanies the cool. Push the AWS IoT Button for noncritical tasks The AWS IoT Button gives developers a device to use for simple operations. But they should be mindful of how -- and how often -- they use it. Lambda provides backbone for AWS IoT projects Developers on AWS IoT projects use a Lambda programming model to code logic for internet of things applications, connecting devices and cloud services. Development teams aim to find AWS Greengrass IoT match AWS' Greengrass IoT capabilities expand on-premises options for users that aren't always connected to the internet or who want local Lambda-like capabilities. AWS IoT platform connects devices to cloud services The AWS IoT platform allows developers to harness and process data from objects. Dig into the five pieces of Amazon's burgeoning IoT service. Writing for Business A number of IoT gateway products ____ equipped with additional security features. a. is b. are Answer   Stay In Touch For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition, please contact me at: mrouse@techtarget.com   Visit the Word of the Day Archives and catch up on what you've missed!   FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Whatis.com, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget, Whatis, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2016 TechTarget. All rights reserved.